The liver is a central metabolic organ that coordinates the healthy functioning of the heart, brain and kidneys.
Liver diseases are the hardest to see and treat. We’re tackling them with new ways to prevent, stop or reverse them. We are reinventing the way we care for our patients and how we educate future physician-scientists. And that helps more people avoid suffering and live longer, healthier lives.
Learn more about the instituteLearn about the vision of VCU’s Stravitz-Sanyal Institute for Liver Disease and Metabolic Health from its founders. The institute is investing in research to stop, prevent and reverse liver disease, a leading factor for the decline in life expectancy in the U.S.
VCU NEWS
Liver patients see benefits after going meatless for one meal
Thu, May 2, '24
MCV FOUNDATION
Redefining metabolic health
Thu, May 2, '24
PRESENTATION
Dr. Siddiqui discusses MASH patients post-transplant
Mon, Apr 29, '24
VCU HEALTH
To fight liver disease worldwide, ‘MASH School’ at VCU welcomes Brazilian specialists
Mon, Apr 8, '24
Private donations empower top researchers to explore creative solutions. Sign our love letter to the liver by contributing to the Stravitz-Sanyal Institute.